If you ever feel like your computer isn’t working with you and your work flow, remember that PC stands for personal computer. The computer, be it Mac- or Windows-based, can be customized in countless ways to make sure it works for you — and not the other way around. The same can be said for almost every software program. Online services are no different. If you check the settings, options or preferences for any program, you will find a wealth of choices you may control. Google Apps is one of the most popular suites of online applications, including Gmail, Calendar, Drive and more. If you’ve...

For many of us, the advent of the cloud has given us a convenient location to store files that we may need to access on the go. However, the cloud is much more than storing grocery lists and Christmas ideas on Dropbox and Evernote. The cloud has given businesses the means to access all of their data and workflow from anywhere, at anytime, from any Internet connection. While this may mean that you can never truly leave your work at work anymore, it has produced quantum leaps in employee collaboration, coordination, and productivity. This week, we will focus on the corporate giant that truly...

Many businesses use a variety of different programs to do simple things like collaborate on documents, share calendars, plan meetings, send and receive emails. All of these things are necessary for a successful business. But it is hard to find all of these tools and then integrate them together effectively. For example, documents must be typed and then emailed as attachments, and calendars must be created and shared, etc. Google has centralized all of these tools for easy use and built-in integration. Google Apps is a simple solution that does all of this (and a little more for paying...